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Karl Peltzer1, Aroonsri Mongkolchati2, Gamon Satchaiyan3

  • 1ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakornpathom 73170, Thailand. karl.pel@mahidol.ac.th.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 21, 2014
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Sociobehavioral factors significantly impact childhood dental caries in Thailand. Lower income, higher maternal education, and using well water were linked to increased caries risk by age three.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Childhood dental caries is a significant public health issue.
  • Understanding sociobehavioral risk factors is crucial for prevention.
  • Early life influences on oral health require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate sociobehavioral risk factors from prenatal to 36 months.
  • To analyze dental caries increment between 24 and 36 months of age.
  • To identify predictors of caries development in young Thai children.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study of Thai children (PCTC) in Northern Thailand.
  • Dental examinations at 24 and 36 months.
  • Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses.

Main Results:

  • Caries increment observed in 52.9% of children between 24 and 36 months.
  • Dental caries prevalence increased from 34.2% at 24 months to 68.5% at 36 months.
  • Lower household income, higher maternal education, and using well/rain water were associated with increased caries.

Conclusions:

  • A significant increase in dental caries development was noted.
  • Sociobehavioral factors play a critical role in early childhood oral health.
  • Targeted interventions addressing these factors are needed in Thailand.

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